🔆 The article discusses the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution and reflects on the lessons that can be learned from the Constituent Assembly.
Key Points:
✅Consensus Building: The Constituent Assembly was characterized by robust debates and discussions, but ultimately achieved consensus on key issues.
✅Respect for Dissent: Members of the Constituent Assembly respected differing viewpoints and engaged in constructive dialogue.
✅Parliamentary Functioning: The functioning of the current Parliament can be compared to the Constituent Assembly to identify areas for improvement.
✅Declining Parliamentary Productivity: Recent years have seen a decline in parliamentary productivity, including reduced sitting hours and fewer bills passed.
✅Need for Rejuvenation: The article calls for a revival of the spirit of the Constituent Assembly to address contemporary challenges.

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